Symbolizes the resurrection appearance in the spring of their winter dens to bear, a new life and, therefore, the initiation and rituals associated with the transition. In the heroic myths meved - solar symbol. In the myths of the flood, he turns to the moon, becoming associated with the moon goddess Diana and Artemis. Is the emblem of the Kingdom of Persia and Russia. Alchemical meaning: nigredo of primal. In Native American tradition is supernatural strength, endurance, strength, tornado. The Celts belongs to the lunar forces; attribute of the goddess Bern. The Chinese symbolizes the strength and courage. In Christianity is evil, the devil, cruelty, greed, carnal appetite. It was thought that bears are born shapeless and so they were considered a symbol of the transforming power of regeneration of Christianity over the nations. Is the emblem of the Holy Blandina, Gall, Florentina, Maxim. David's battle with the bear symbolizes the conflict between Christ and the devil. The Greeks bear devoted moon goddess Artemis and Diana, and also serves as an attribute of Atalanta and Euphemia. The girls who took part in the rites of Artemis, called "; Bears "; and wearing yellow clothes, imitating a bearskin. Diana turned Callisto into a bear. The Japanese bear symbolized dobrozhelatelnost, courage and strength. In the Ainu bear is a cultural hero and divine messenger. At the Teutons it is dedicated to the Torah. Bear Atla represents the female principle, and the bear Utley - Male. To bear shaman - envoy forest spirits.